Second Sister, as a law enforcement officer yourself, you should not knowingly break the law.

Young Master Cao's intentions were clear.

When I invest in physical companies, I don’t need others meddling, but we can partner up for asset management and funds.

Asset allocation and financial investments aren’t difficult for Young Master Cao.

After all, he’s got an advantage.

It’s not about making quick money—no need to micromanage. Just pick the right direction, hold long-term, and use hedging tools to mitigate risks. The annual profits would still be substantial.

Take Old Ba, the stock god from America. The man traded his lifespan for wealth, holding onto stocks for decades. As long as the stock didn’t delist, even a dog could make money.

This isn’t to say Old Ba isn’t skilled—on the contrary, he absolutely deserves the title "Stock God."

Not only does he pick well, but most importantly, he holds firm.

Just the ability to "hold firm" alone… puts him ahead of 99.99% of retail investors.

No wonder the man’s rich.

He paid for it with his life.

Coincidentally!

Cao Cheng can hold firm too.

And he knows which industries and companies will thrive in the future.

Forget international markets—just within the country, buying something like Moutai means you wouldn’t need to buy anything else for the next twenty years.

Of course,

funds have massive capital, so they can’t dump everything into one place. But Cao Cheng knows plenty of companies like Moutai.

For example, Tencent.

Next year, its stock will "break issue," dropping below its IPO price—down to just over 2 bucks. But in the next decade or so, it’ll skyrocket to over 1,000!

A golden opportunity to become a shareholder.

Especially since there’s plenty of floating stock.

And next year…

There’s also cryptocurrency.

Not something to play with right now.

But in the future, there’s huge potential. With the right qualifications, a subsidiary could be set up in Hong Kong to handle Bitcoin allocations…

Then there’s forex, bond markets, and more.

Anything that’s made the news is fair game.

And half the stuff in the news involves wild swings—plenty of chances to cash in.

In short, there are endless ways to play.

Guaranteed profits, zero losses.

……

Tang Xin was all about looks and physique.

Young Master Cao fulfilled every fantasy of hers, leading her to make decisions that weren’t exactly rational.

For example, mid-conversation,

Cao Cheng casually tossed out, "How about we partner up and start a public fund management company?"

Tang Xin hesitated for all of one second before nodding. "Sure!"

Just like that, it was settled.

Second Sister and The Fourth were stunned. Was starting a company really this casual?

And a fund company at that—one requiring professional qualifications and strict conditions?

Unfortunately,

Second Sister and The Fourth didn’t know much about this field. They just felt it was way too rash.

They even had a sneaking suspicion that Tang Xin, this so-called "best friend," had ulterior motives!!

Who was Tang Xin?

The Queen of Finance.

Despite her youth, her background was massive.

If she wanted a partner, investors would line up like a school of fish.

Yet she took a liking to Cao Cheng and agreed the moment he suggested it?

If anyone said there wasn’t something fishy going on, the sisters wouldn’t believe it.

They also weren’t fully aware of Cao Cheng’s "reputation" in the industry.

Truth was, if Cao Cheng wanted a partner now, he’d have no shortage of takers either.

……

From then on,

Second Sister and The Fourth couldn’t get a word in edgewise.

The conversation was all about cooperation and setting up the company.

The tentative plan was for each side to invest 100 million, then bring in some qualified but non-interfering minor shareholders to expand the scale.

With more investors, even if the company suffered massive losses, the management fees alone would be a windfall.

Companies like these, in this day and age, were profitable regardless of market conditions.

Take certain big names, for instance.

They lost hundreds of billions in a year but still raked in 6 billion in management fees.

No wonder everyone wanted a piece of finance.

Money comes too easy.

And it’s a guaranteed income, rain or shine.

Whether it’s drought or flood, the harvest is always good—zero risk.

Because all risks could be shifted onto investors through tactics and tools.

It just came down to whether you had the reputation and clout to attract more capital under your management…

Finally…

Tang Xin had a question.

"So… after all this, I’m the one managing the company. What about you?"

"Me?"

Cao Cheng said solemnly, "I’m dedicating myself to revitalizing the nation through industry. Someone has to step up, right? To shed blood and sweat for our country, for the development of our people… Why can’t that someone be me?"

"Of course, I won’t leave you to handle everything alone. I’ll give input—you know my judgment is solid. It’ll make your investing much smoother."

"……"

Tang Xin was exasperated.

This guy made it sound so noble, but before the company even existed, he was already planning to be a hands-off boss?

Not just hands-off—his last line implied he wanted to remotely control her investments too!

Tang Xin wasn’t stupid!

She’d thought this partnership would let her get close… well, close enough to learn from the "Stock God Ao Tian." Instead, she’d become an employee?

She was already an employee now.

And she’d still be one after this?

Then what was she even—

Never mind.

After a brief hesitation, Tang Xin agreed anyway.

Truth was, she’d been wanting to strike out on her own but never had the right opportunity.

Working at a major public fund was comfortable—far easier than building something from scratch—but it came with its own constraints.

Now the chance was right in front of her.

Whether it was Cao Cheng’s foresight or his looks and physique, he perfectly matched her dream of an ideal partner.

Let’s do it!

……

And so it was decided.

Cao Cheng had no cash on hand.

But he wasn’t short on funds.

A simple stock pledge or secured loan could get him 100 million from any bank for the investment.

The banks would be thrilled!

After dinner, she left. Tomorrow, she’d start setting up the new company and applying for qualifications.

This type of company required approval from the regulatory authorities.

The paperwork was a hassle.

Luckily,

Young Master Cao didn’t have to handle it himself.

……

By evening, Eldest Sister and Third Sister were back.

There was no hiding the investment plans.

But Eldest Sister didn’t interfere.

The Third wouldn’t dream of meddling—in fact, she was worried Cao Cheng might lack the cash and offered to lend him some.

Though her own pocket money wasn’t much, she could spare a few million.

Better than nothing.

It was the thought that counted—and spoiling her little brother.

Late at night, when the house was quiet and everyone was in their own space,

Second Sister sneaked over to Cao Cheng’s room.

She knocked and entered.

Cao Cheng instantly pulled the covers over himself, feigning alarm. "Y-you—what are you doing? Listen, we live in a society of laws, and you’re law enforcement! Don’t break the rules you’re supposed to uphold… Leave now, and I’ll pretend this never happened."

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Her fists clenched.

Second Sister’s face darkened.

She’d just come for a late-night chat.

But thanks to him, it suddenly sounded indecent.

Damn it.

What the hell was wrong with his brain?

Second Sister scowled and said sternly, "I came to tell you—my best friend Tang Xin is a professional, especially in finance. I don’t mind you partnering with her, but watch yourself. You never know what someone’s really thinking."

"Take it or leave it."

With that,

she turned and stormed off, radiating negativity.

Cao Cheng could tell—Second Sister had changed.

She cared about him now.

Even when facing her best friend, Second Sister tended to side with her own people.

And...

Second Sister wasn’t foolish—she was sharp.

Though she might not know much about finance, she understood her friend Tang Xin well.

Tang Xin’s methods were far from those of a saint.

In this line of work, naivety and a soft heart had no place.

That said,

Second Sister’s words were just a reminder, not an accusation that Tang Xin would resort to underhanded tricks.

It was simply a matter of keeping one’s guard up—better safe than sorry.

That’s how a mature mind operates.

In this world, absolute trust is rare.

Some couples can’t even trust each other,

Some parents envy their own children’s success,

Let alone friends, confidantes, or business partners.

In the end, her blunt tone was directed at Cao Cheng’s attitude, not at Tang Xin.